Preparation Methods

Clean and refreshing, our staple green yaupon celebrates the tranquility of the Pedernales river that flows over and around huge slabs of limestone, creating a safe space in which to relax and recharge. Enjoy it hot or cold brewed: You'll be refreshed and centered by the time its vibrant green hue turns earthy brown.

Our Pedernales Green Yaupon will taste similar to a Japanese green but since yaupon is tannin-free, it will be smooth and lack that astringency or bite. 

Smooth and mild, our medium roast yaupon is inspired by Lost Maples, a forest unlike any other in Texas. In the fall, the bigtooth maples along the Sabinal river, left over from the last Ice Age, don a magnificent array of colors echoed by the caramel notes in every cup.

Our Lost Maples Medium Roast Yaupon is going to most similar in taste to an oolong, smooth with subtle toasted notes. 

Elegant and sophisticated, our traditional dark roast yaupon pays homage to the iconic West-Texas town of Marfa, where art & creativity converge. Naturally sweet and smooth, it’s a perfect balance, hot or iced, and tastes like a black tea.

Our Marfa Dark Roast Yaupon is going to most similar to a traditional black tea but smoother without the tannins. Subtle sweetness, toasted almond hints, and similar to a Japanese hojicha. 

You’ll need:

• 1 tablespoon loose leaf or 1 tea bag

• 8-14 oz hot water (just below boiling—about 200°F)

• A mug and strainer (if using loose leaf yaupon)

Steps:

• Add yaupon to your mug

• Pour hot water over the leaves or tea bag

• Let it steep for 4-6  minutes

• Remove the leaves or tea bag

• Sip and enjoy—warm and simple!

ICED YAUPON

You’ll need:

• 5 tablespoon loose leaf, 10 tea bags, or 1 iced tea sack

• A pitcher that holds about 2 quarts of water

• A strainer (if using loose leaf yaupon)

• Cold water

Steps:

• Add yaupon to your pitcher

• Fill with about 2 quarts of cold water

• Place pitcher in the fridge

• Let it steep overnight (8–12 hours)

• Strain out the leaves or take out the tea sack

• Sip and enjoy—smooth and easy!

STEEPING TIMES

You can steep the same leaves or tea bag more than once—each cup brings out a little more depth and character. Don’t be afraid to play with the timing until you find the rhythm that feels right for you.

Here’s a good place to start when brewing with 1 tablespoon of loose leaf or 1 yaupon tea bag:

• First Steep: 4-6 minutes

• Second Steep: 5-8 minutes

• Third Steep: 7-10 minutes

• Fourth Steep: 9-12 minutes